pilewort

/ˈpaɪlˌwɜːrt/ (PYL-wert)

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, Ranunculus lingua, whose leaves are used in herbal medicine, and which grows in wet places, especially by rivers.

“The local herbalist recommended a poultice of fresh pilewort to soothe the burn.”

Synonyms

  • herbal remedy
  • water plant

Antonyms

  • poisonous plant
  • toxic substance